Charivari in a medieval Egyptian shadow play

Abstract

Al-Masāq. 1, 1988 Articles Peter D. Molan University of Maryland I. Introduction The old misconception that "the dramatic style ... has never been cultivated by the Semites" has now been largely laid to rest.' and it is realised that the Arabs had. as had the other peoples of the Mediterranean. 'a rich range of popular and folklorlc theatrics throuchout the Late Antique. Medieval, and Renaissance era«.3 It is now generally recognized that Muhammad Ibn...